Clinical Psychologist in Milton Keynes

Job summaryRight to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UKAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join two innovative and highly specialist paediatric psychology services at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.This unique split post combines 0.7 WTE within the Children's and Young People's Gender Service (CYPGS) based in Warrington, and 0.3 WTE within Clinical Health Psychology supporting children, young people and families accessing the Differences of Sex Development (DSD) service at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.The successful applicant will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people presenting with a range of complex emotional, psychological and developmental needs. They will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to support young people and families, contribute to service development and provide consultation and training across systems.We are looking for a compassionate and reflective clinician who is committed to evidence-based practice, collaborative working and improving outcomes for children and young people.Main duties of the jobThe main duties for this role are provided in the attached job descriptionFor further details please contactgsnorthwest@alderhey.nhs.uk.About usThe CYPGS base is Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington which includes the following benefits:- Free parking and free EV charging- Short walk from Warrington Bank Quay station- Bicycle storage and on site changing facilitiesRight to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UKDetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year Per Annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number411-NEI-26-8375344Job locationsMandarin CourtWarringtonWA1 1GGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification.The role is well suited to someone who enjoys working systemically with families and professional networks, values multidisciplinary collaboration and wishes to contribute to the development of nationally significant specialist services. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification.The role is well suited to someone who enjoys working systemically with families and professional networks, values multidisciplinary collaboration and wishes to contribute to the development of nationally significant specialist services.Person Specification Education and Training EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.Registered with the HCPC.DesirablePrequalification training and qualifications in research methodology staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Other requirements EssentialAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviourDesirableExperience of working within a multi-cultural framework Experience EssentialDoctoral knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.Doctoral level knowledge of research, methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families across the full range of care settings.Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and possible physical aggression.Experience of working with children, young people and families presenting with complex psychological, emotional or adjustment difficulties associated with long-term health conditions and/or specialist paediatric servicesExperience of multidisciplinary working involving complex assessment, formulation and collaborative care planning.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervisionKnowledge of legislation in relation to young people and mental healthKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in those groups with complex presentations e.g. dual diagnoses, children and adolescents with additional disabilities.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Experience working with children and young people experiencing gender incongruence or gender-related distressExperience of working within specialist paediatric services and/or differences of sex development servicesExperience of delivering group interventions, training or consultation. Skills and abilities EssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children and young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. Person Specification Education and Training EssentialDoctoral level training in clinical psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.Registered with the HCPC.DesirablePrequalification training and qualifications in research methodology staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Other requirements EssentialAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviourDesirableExperience of working within a multi-cultural framework Experience EssentialDoctoral knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.Doctoral level knowledge of research, methodology, research design and complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families across the full range of care settings.Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and possible physical aggression.Experience of working with children, young people and families presenting with complex psychological, emotional or adjustment difficulties associated with long-term health conditions and/or specialist paediatric servicesExperience of multidisciplinary working involving complex assessment, formulation and collaborative care planning.DesirableExperience of teaching, training and/or supervisionKnowledge of legislation in relation to young people and mental healthKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in those groups with complex presentations e.g. dual diagnoses, children and adolescents with additional disabilities.Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.Experience working with children and young people experiencing gender incongruence or gender-related distressExperience of working within specialist paediatric services and/or differences of sex development servicesExperience of delivering group interventions, training or consultation. Skills and abilities EssentialSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to children and young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within and outside the NHS.Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressMandarin CourtWarringtonWA1 1GGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation TrustAddressMandarin CourtWarringtonWA1 1GGUnited KingdomEmployer's website